Madison County couple charged with possession of marijuana

(KMOV)— Two Madison County individuals have been charged for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of cannabis.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a disturbance complaint at the residence of Sara McCloud, 29, and Austin Stewart, 23, on the 500 block of Wood River Avenue in Cottage Hills, on February 26.

Deputies say they discovered 41 cannabis plants inside of the residence as well as a firearm.

The gun had been reported stolen from a residential burglary in 1991.

Authorities say Stewart is a convicted felon from a prior burglary charg.

Both McCloud and Stewart were taken to the Madison County Jail where they were held pending formal charges.

Stewart has been placed on a $50,000 bond and McCloud has been placed on a $30,000 bond.